Float and Set is a thicker base layer, built up and ruled off level to correct unevenness in blockwork, brickwork, or badly damaged old plaster, followed by a thin, smooth set coat. In Rolvenden and the surrounding Kent villages, Russ Kenward has been carrying out this exact work since 2009, on everything from single-room jobs to full property renovations.
Rolvenden sits within our core Kent coverage, alongside nearby communities like Swiftsden and Robertsbridge, all within a short drive of our Beckley base.
Whether it is a single damaged wall in Rolvenden after a leak, or a full renovation as part of a bigger Rolvenden project, float and set jobs in Rolvenden get the same fixed, no-obligation quote and the same standard of finish, regardless of size.
Homeowners and builders across Rolvenden choose R Kenward Plastering Contractors for float and set because the quote is fixed, the work is tidy, and the finish is right first time. Call 07850 161812 to book a free Rolvenden survey.
Signs You Need Float and Set in Rolvenden
- Visibly uneven, bowed, or dipping walls
- Bare blockwork or brickwork on a new extension or build
- Old plaster hacked off back to masonry after damp or damage repairs
- Walls that need real thickness and strength, not just a cosmetic finish
- Renovation projects where the original lime plaster has failed
Why Choose Us in Rolvenden
- Trade-level float and set work for builders and homeowners alike since 2009
- 5.0 rating from 11 Google reviews
- Correct wall levels properly rather than papering over uneven blockwork
- Free, no-obligation quotes, FaceTime walkthroughs available
Our Float and Set Process in Rolvenden
- 1
Assess the substrate and rule out any damp or structural issues before plastering
- 2
Apply render beads or screeds to establish a true, level guide
- 3
Apply the float (base) coat, building it up to the guide and ruling it flat
- 4
Allow the float coat to firm up and take its initial set
- 5
Apply the set (finish) coat in a thin, smooth layer and trowel to a polished finish
Float and Set in Rolvenden FAQs
The float coat needs to firm up and take its initial set, usually within the same day to next day, before the set coat is applied. Leaving it too long can affect how well the finishing coat bonds.
Get in touch with R Kenward Plastering Contractors now for a free, no-obligation quote on float and set in Rolvenden.
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